It's Heart Month

 

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Since February is heart awareness month and specifically about heart attack awareness for women, I thought this list of 10 ways to love your heart was was important to talk about. Since I am a diabetic, many types of risk factors increase, including heart disease. I am happy to say that at this point in my continuing commitment for a healthier life, most of these 10 recommendations are things that I follow. Share this important information with your mothers, sisters and girlfriends - let's help each other live a healthier life.

Exercise 30 minutes per day will help strengthen your heart. Go for a walk, run or try any physical activity.

Lose Weight Extra weight increases your risk for diabetes, high cholesteral and heart disease.

Reduce Alcohol Intake Reccomendations limit alcohol for women to one drink per day

Quit Smoking Smokers have a 79% higher risk for heart disease

Be Proactive Educate yourself on how to prevent heart disease and the signs of a heart attack

Reduce Stress Maintain a balanced lifestyle and reduce stress through exercise or meditation

Get Regular Check Ups Visit your doctor regularly and have your blood pressure and cholesterol checked

Ask your doctor about Aspirin Both as a preventative measure and if you suspect a heart attack

Eat healthy 5 servings per day of fruits and vegetables reduce your risk for heart disease by 17%

Know signs of a Heart Attack and what to do Learn the signs of a heart attack in women here

Have a great day!

 

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Super Bowl Sunday

 

Super Bowl Sunday was so much fun and we had a great time with our friends, watching the commercials, the half time show and the game. We laughed a lot at the Taco Bell commercial and had a lot to say about Beyonce. I have to admit, that the ladies did not watch the whole game and spent a little time talking and laughing in another room. But, we were there and watching with our husbands for the exciting finish.

Of course, we had a lot of good food. Meatballs, chicken wings, quesadillas, spinach dip and many yummy desserts. Also, I ended up making the Low Fat Buffalo Chicken Dip, I found on Pinterest. I served it with celery sticks and it was both healthy and delicious. The recipe and original pin can be found here.

We always have a nice time when we get together with our friends and the Super Bowl was a great way to chase away the winter blues and have some fun. And, even though the football game was exciting, thank goodness for PBS online - I am off to watch Downton Abbey before I read a spoiler and find out what happened this week. Please don't tell me if you watched it, instead of the game :-)

Happy Monday!

 

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Healthy Super Bowl

 

We will be attending a Super Bowl party on Sunday, and while it is not typically a day when most people worry about healthy eating, I think it is a good idea to have some healthier options. My search on Pinterest gave me a few ideas, but there were unfortunately, not a lot to choose from. Still, I was able to come up with a few recipes that looked delicious, yet at least made an attempt, to cut the fat and calories.

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This Skinny Buffalo Chicken Dip, served with celery sticks is a great idea. I love spicy flavors and the crunch of the celery will replace the craving for chips.

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Quesadillas can be a great, low fat choice, and this recipe, filled with corn and black beans are a delicious and filling, meatless option.

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Baked Buffolo Chicken Strips, served with non fat blue cheese dressing, are a good alternative to the fried version.

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These bright and colorful Antipasto Skewers look really pretty and are made with lots of healthy veggies.

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Pickle Chips, that are baked, instead of fried, would be a fun and unexpected snack. A perfect alternative to potato chips and dip.

All of these are yummy choices, that will make Super Bowl snacking, guilt free.

Have a great weekend and enjoy your Super Bowl parties :-)

 

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